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While organic vineyard acreage is expected to surge by nearly 6,000 acres in this year, it barely got a nod from speakers on the podium at the industry's annual State of the Industry panel session, a popular gathering that is part of Unified Wine Grape Symposium in Sacramento this week, attended by an estimated 14,000 participants.
On the podium, Glenn Proctor of The Ciatti Company mentioned organic bulk wine sales were up in Italy and in Spain, but there was no mention of organics in the U.S., which the picture is dramatically different, experts said at the press conference after the public event.
The organic sector's revenues (2 percent of U.S. off premise sales) are growing at 10 percent annually, according to Nielsen figures (from June 2017 to 2018). Two percent of California's vineyards are certified organic, and if the wine industry overall is valued at $70 billion (according to bw166 estimated from tax receipts data), the organic sector's net worth - at 2 percent of $70 billion - would be $1.4 billion annually (including both domestic and imported wines).
At the press conference after the session, speakers briefly touched on their perceptions of this market.
"We will continue to see growth in that segment," said Danny Brager, SVP of Alcohol Beverages for Nielsen, which collects the bulk of available wine industry scan data on sales revenue and volume. "I don't have the exact numbers, but it's certainly growing."
Looking to softer data culled from social media sources, Brager said, "at the messaging level, I think there's a receptive audience. In social media conversations, younger people - or people when they're talking about health stuff - the other topic that comes up is about the environment and sustainability. Organic pops up pretty heavily in terms of those conversations, which are largely younger people."
Mike Veseth, wine economist, said he was watching Shaw Organic, Bronco's new label, which launched in 2018. "They are making an effort to produce about a four or five dollar wine in Trader Joe's...a Trader Joe's buyer is likely to be interested in the organic designation. I'm keeping an eye on that."
Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers said growth is moderate in terms of grape buying for those already in the organic sector. "We see the same organic buyers in the marketplace and we see moderate growth within those same groups of people. I don't have a lot of experience with new entrants coming into the market to buy a lot of grapes that for an organic program."
"I think some of the growth is either the big guys that already exist - the Fetzer's [Bonterra's] of the world, Winery Exchange [WX, whose brand Daily Red, is also sold at Trader Joe's] - people that are kind of have these brands that are already established.
"Franzia is probably going to expand internally, but in terms of new entrants into the market, I don't get a whole lot of buyers call me looking for organic grapes that are not currently in that business."
Currently Bonterra produces about 500,000 cases of "Made with Organic Grapes" wine, making it the top selling wine in that category according to Nielsen data. However Nielsen does not include Costco or Trader Joe's sales nor sales in most natural food stores throughout the country.
While Bonterra dominates U.S. sales in this category, with a 25 percent market share, seven of the top ten bestselling wines in the Made with Organic Grapes category are from foreign producers.
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Nielsen data says that "Made with Organic Grape" wines are 80% of the wines sold with organic labeling in the U.S.; the remaining 20 percent is split between the other two categories: "USDA Organic" or "Ingredients: Organic Grapes."
But no added sulfite wine producers' "USDA Organic" wines are often sold in Costco and natural foods stores not covered by Nielsen's scans.
No added sulfite wine producers at the Organic Growers Summit said sales are increasing more than 10 percent a year. Frey Vineyards' production was 270,000 cases, according to Katrina Frey, who spoke at the December summit in Monterey. Sales of Our Daily Red were up as well.
Featured in Costco in Nevada and California, Frey says the winery can't keep up with demand and has recently started importing organic grapes from Argentina. "We don't have enough wine to fill all the potential Costco markets, but with our new winery (which will be completed in May 2019), we are looking at approaching a few other regions now."
Argentina's Domaine Bousquet, which makes a line of more than 10 "Made with Organic Grapes" wines also reports that its U.S. sales are also up 10% a year.
For more industry coverage of this market sector, sign up for free Organic Wine News Briefs or subscribe to premium content at Organic Wine Insider.


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1. Apple will launch an all-new scissor switch keyboard in a MacBook Air model this year, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The MacBook Pro will get the new keyboard in 2020. The abandonment of the notoriously unreliable butterfly keyboard is great news. This rumor throws things for a loop a bit, though, as analysts have predicted an all new 16-inch MacBook Pro this fall, and it’s hard to imagine that launching without the new keyboard. — 9TO5MAC
2. Samsung announced some rough numbers on Friday, indicating continued weakness in the smartphone market. Its Q2 profits fell 56 percent from a year ago, due largely to weak price and demand for its memory chips. The one seemingly bright spot was its display business, but that was due to a one-off reimbursement from Apple as part of an agreement about missed sales targets for the iPhone, for which Samsung provides displays. So the one number that looked good for Samsung is actually more bad news for the smartphone business — CNBC
3. By the numbers: Apple’s Irish taxes. In 2016, the European Commission ruled that Apple received unfair tax incentives to base parts of its business in Ireland and ordered Ireland to collect over 14 billion euros in back taxes and interest. Apple was required to give up the full amount in advance of a long appeal process, so the Irish government put the money in an escrow account last year to try to preserve its value.
On Thursday, RTE reported that this account lost 16 million euros in value last year due to negative interest rates and bond yields. Apple has a stake in how the investments are managed, and if it wins the appeal, it gets back whatever’s in the pot, whether it’s up or down. — RTE
Total amount of disputed money: €14.285 billion
Fund value as of December 31, 2018: €14.269 billion
Loss of value in 2018: €16 million
4. Apple has rolled out a new iCloud sign-in process on the web for users of the iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina betas. They can now log into iCloud.com using Face ID or Touch ID, with a popup similar to ones you’d get in an app, rather than a user name and password field on the website itself. This is probably the first test of Sign in with Apple technology in the wild. — MACRUMORS
5. Qualcomm has lost its bid to halt the antitrust ruling against it after a successful lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission. Judge Lucy Koh found that Qualcomm’s mobile chip business was anticompetitive, suppressing competition with IP and licensing restrictions and charging excessive fees. Apple and Qualcomm settled their fight about this, but the government still pursued its case. Qualcomm attempted to bring evidence from its Apple settlement to stop the ruling, but that move was rejected. — BLOOMBERG
6. Apple has proposed a settlement with South Korea’s antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission, to resolve accusations that it imposed unfair requirements on mobile carriers who wanted to sell iPhones. In order to carry the iPhone, Apple required carriers to buy minimum quantities of each model dictated by Apple, share the cost of warranty repairs or replacements, and pay to run Apple’s own TV ads for the iPhone. Apple has been fined in other countries for similar practices. — 9TO5MAC
7. Jeff Williams’ formal title at Apple is Chief Operating Officer — as Tim Cook’s was before him — but he’s widely seen as the pick for Apple’s next CEO. His new responsibility for design after Jony Ive’s departure strengthens that theory. — WALL STREET JOURNAL (paywalled)
8. If you have one of the small number of old-model MacBook Pros affected by the recent recall, you should definitely take it in. You do not want what happened to Steve Gagne’s computer to happen to yours. — FACEBOOK
9. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has acquired a GrayKey box for cracking into iPhones. It’s not easy to get data off of a locked iPhone, but CBP now has a way it can try. — @IBLAMETOM
10. Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall from 9to5Mac have a new podcast called Watch Time. It’s a three-month show all about ways the Apple Watch is fitting into people’s lives. — 9TO5MAC
Jon Mitchell has been a tech journalist since 2010. He covered Apple, Google, and the societal effects of social media for the storied blog ReadWriteWeb (now ReadWrite). He co-hosts Internet Friends, a podcast about life online with occasional lengthy digressions into Apple news. He’s the author of In Real Life: Searching for Connection in High-Tech Times from Parallax Press. He has recently, reticently returned to Twitter at @ablaze.
Editing team: Kim Lyons (Pittsburgh-based journalist and managing editor at Inside), David Stegon (senior editor at Inside, whose reporting experience includes cryptocurrency and technology), and Bobby Cherry (senior editor at Inside, who’s always on social media).

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Indian premier Narendra Modi said to be preparing global solar push at India-Africa forum this week
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is preparing to announce a new global alliance to accelerate the deployment of solar power during the four-day India-Africa forum, which begins today in New Delhi....
Global Briefing: Coronavirus crisis will have 'negligible' impact on emissions without green recovery, study warns
All the green business news from around the world this week
Deal to enable rollout of 100 EV charging hubs hailed as an example of 'private sector green recovery at its most promising'
The tech giant is looking to turn the Just Transition concept into a clean energy investment reality
Some of America's largest retailers have teamed up to help accelerate efforts to curb plastic bag waste


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By Enalla Mnyenyembe – Mana.
Ministry of Trade has expressed concern over smuggling of products into the country, saying the malpractice affects the growth of local manufacturing companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Speaking during the Buy Malawi Mzuzu Sales event Friday, Director of Trade for the Domestic Sector in the ministry, Charity Musonzo said one of the major challenges local manufacturing companies face is unfair competition from smuggled and imported products.
“There is an influx of smuggled products on our domestic market, but as government we are working to address the issue,” said Musonzo.
She added that government, through Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), is on the ground addressing trade-related issues as they arise.
“We also have high level ministerial task force which is working to address the issue of smuggling and influx of smuggled products on the local markets,” she said.
On his part, Operations Manager for Chibuku Products, Patrick Dzanja, said the biggest challenge his company faces are the availability of counterfeit and cheap products on the market besides the COVID-19 pandemic which he said has negatively affected his company’s business.
“Malawi Bureau of Standards in collaboration with our company is helping to tackle the issue through mass awareness on the effects of consuming such counterfeit products,” said Dzanja.
He was however noncommittal to avail exact statistics on losses his company has encountered due to the influx of counterfeit products and COVID-19 effects.
The ‘Buy Malawi’ Mzuzu Sales event is the third after similar events were held in Blantyre during Easter Holiday and Lilongwe during the 57th Independence Celebrations.
The events aim at promoting and advertising locally made products with the goal of enhancing local manufacturing companies and SMEs.


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General Motors to build heavy-duty electric vehicles by 2035
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has announced that the company will manufacture all-electric heavy-duty trucks by 2035, around the same time when it has plans to bring in all-electric new light-duty vehicles. “These all-electric HD trucks will be engineered to deliver effortless heavy-duty hauling and towing while offering customers amazing new features and a range needed to get the toughest jobs done," Barra said.
This timeline would give the automaker enough time to phase out its HD trucks that feature internal combustion engines as GM had previously announced that it will stop selling ICE vehicles by 2040. It is being said that engineers of the company do have plenty of time to develop a capable electric vehicle architecture that will perform the duties of an HD truck.
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As electric vehicles are steadily taking over the automobile industry, it is being expected electric transport trucks and electric construction equipment will soon be a common sight at construction scenes.
With the unveiling of the Chevrolet’s light-duty Silverado EV, General Motors is already starting its journey towards its set goal. The automaker has also shared that the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV in its work truck trim will feature a pair of motors that will produce a power output of 510 hp with a peak torque of 834 Nm. The top trim of this model will produce a power output of 66hp and maximum torque of 1,056+ Nm.
On the other hand, Toyota Motor has surpassed GM to take the top position of the best-seller automaker in the United States for 2021. General Motors has been ranked as the number one for 90 years. Toyota sold about 2.332 million vehicles in the US last year compared to GM that sold about 2.218 million units last year.


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First, Nomad World Pub, 408 W. Gorham St., 608-284-9723, is one of the few places open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will be holding its “Kung Fu Christmas,” a holiday tradition that began at Nomad’s Milwaukee location.
“Kung Fu Christmas” was born when a bartender asked if he could work on the holiday to avoid his family.
Owner Mike Eitel said the bartender hung rubber chickens in the windows and ordered Chinese food, since Nomad doesn’t have a kitchen in winter at that location.
He played “random kung fu movies on the TVs” accompanied by a “weird” music playlist, said Eitel, who opened the original Nomad in Milwaukee in 1995.
It started “very, very small” and has grown over the last five years into an actual “must-do stop for many of our regulars in a,ddition to a few new folks who stumble upon it every year,” Eitel said.
In Madison, Nomad’s Christmas Eve hours are from 11 a.m. until the crowds thin. An all-you-can-eat buffet will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is $5 with a drink purchase. The bar-restaurant is open Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to close with the same buffet hours.
The cheap buffet is Nomad’s “holiday gift” to its loyal customers, Eitel said, and will feature Korean popcorn chicken, egg rolls, fried rice and drunken noodles.
“If you think about it,” Eitel said, “most places are closed so there are only a handful of options for all those people who, for whatever reason, do not want to or cannot make it home for the holidays or do not celebrate the holiday and would like to be out doing something cool and different. An ‘orphans’ Christmas’ kind of thing indeed.”
The following day, Dec. 26, is Boxing Day, the biggest soccer day in England, Eitel said. Nomad, known as a soccer-watching venue, will open at 6 a.m. that day for early soccer matches and its “match day breakfast menu.”
Source: Thanks https://madison.com/wsj/entertainment/dining/ideas-for-eating-out-on-christmas-include-kung-fu-and/collection_47daa6f0-8581-5380-9f7a-5207fe898d66.html


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By Chase Perry, Correspondent
Car enthusiasts from all around Central Texas gathered at the Bell County Historic Courthouse in downtown Belton Saturday morning for Corvettes on the Square, the inaugural car show featuring an impressive variety of hot rides.
The event attracted a great deal of observers from 9 a. m. to noon, as well as countless Corvette owners eager to show off their cars.
“I’m interested in cars and particularly Corvettes. That’s what caught my eye when I passed by,” said Paul Tadlock, a spectator who stopped at the event.
It was a first time showing for some of the Corvette owners, while for many, this was one of numerous car displays they had participated in.
Eric Brewer, a Mid Texas Corvette Club member who brought his 2017 ZO6 model, said he travels all over the region and enters car shows competitively, occasionally even going out to the track for a race.
The exotic car niche is associated with a unique and familial culture according to many of the owners.
“They’re all just real laidback wanting to enjoy the sport,” Jarrin Crotty, holder of a 2008 C6 model corvette, said in reference to car fanatics.
“It’s just nice to see so many different styles and ages of corvettes,” Cynthia Helmandollar, who was there with her husband Gerald, said. “I hope they do this every year.”
Whether you’re a car buff or not, the rows of stylish cars lined up against the historic downtown backdrop was definitely a sight to see, and according to Kelley Knightheins “there’s a Corvette for everyone.”


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The Czech Republic’s National Office for Cybernetics and Information Security (NÚKIB) has upheld a decision in which it labelled tech giant Huawei and ZTE a security risk in relation to both their hardware and software.
The initial NÚKIB warning was put out in December and was challenged by Huawei after the report cost them a large contract with the country’s General Financial Directorate, Czech broadcaster CT24 reports.
Several other government agencies and ministries have also banned the use of Huawei and ZTE technology, including the Czech Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence employees who were told to remove the “AirWatch” app from their Huawei devices earlier this week. In total, 160 government agencies have been ordered to review their usage of Huawei and ZTE products.
Poland Espionage Arrests ‘Another Nail in Coffin of Huawei’s European Ambitions’ https://t.co/1FMzKUV6Rj
— Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) January 12, 2019
Huawei has reacted to the statement of NÚKIB by initially demanding a review and that the statement be either rescinded or modified. The NÚKIB confirmed Thursday that they would do neither.
The Chinese tech giant has also threatened to invoke a clause in a 2006 treaty that would allow an independent arbitration on the matter.
Czech President Miloš Zeman, who is known for his openness towards the Chinese and Chinese investment, slammed the initial NÚKIB warning and accused the agency of damaging Czech economic interests.
The Czech warning comes after Huawei has suffered similar allegations in the United States including theft of trade secrets from their U.S. business partners. As a result, the U.S. federal government launched a formal investigation into the company last month.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency also brought charges against a Huawei manager last month on charges of espionage against the Polish government on behalf of the Chinese government.
UK Govt Voices ‘Grave’ Security Concerns Over China’s Huawei Being Involved in 5G Networks https://t.co/mj7MB9p6a4
— Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) December 27, 2018
The most notable arrest of a Huawei employee came last December when chief financial officer and daughter of the founder of the company Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada over accusations of selling technology to Iran and violating U.S.-led sanctions against the Islamic republic.


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The government is characterizing its Bill C-56 as an anti-counterfeiting bill, yet this week NDP MP Charmaine Borg framed it more accurately as “ACTA through the backdoor.” During Question Period on Monday, Borg asked Industry Minister Christian Paradis directly if the bill paves the way for ratification of the discredited treaty:
Mr. Speaker, last July the European Parliament rejected the anti-counterfeiting trade agreement over serious concerns about the regressive changes it would impose on intellectual property in the digital age. Yet on Friday, the Conservatives introduced a bill in the House that would pave the way for the ACTA without question. Canadians have concerns about goods being seized or destroyed without any oversight by the courts. Will the minister now be clear with Canadians? Are the Conservatives planning to ratify ACTA, yes or no?
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AkzoNobel, the maker of Dulux paints in India, has launched the upgraded next generation, ultra-premium offering in its trusted Weathershield range of exterior paints – the new Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx.
The new Weathershield Powerflexx comes powered with the company’s innovative Triple Defence Technology which is powered by the advanced PU modified acrylic. This results in an improved brand promise of longer lasting 12-year assured protection of home exteriors against all-weather conditions. Now, homeowners can now rest assured that whatever be the case – extreme heat, extreme rainfall, impact of UV rays, surface cracks, dirt or dust – the new Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx will keep their home exteriors looking as good as new for more than a decade.
“Given the harsh impact of climate and weather on homes, consumers today are increasingly demanding high-quality exterior paints that can protect and keep their homes looking beautiful for longer. Enhanced with the breakthrough Triple Defence Technology, Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx now provides even longer-lasting protection for homes, and greater peace-of-mind to homeowners with an extended 12-year protection assurance, making it the ultimate Ghar ka Champion,” said Rajiv Rajgopal, Managing Director, AkzoNobel India.
Within the exterior paints category, Dulux Weathershield distils the best of science, innovation, and the magic of Dulux to offer meaningful benefits to homeowners.
The Triple Defence Technology provides Superior Crack bridging, Superior Weather resistance and Superior water resistance properties to home exteriors.
The advanced PU modified acrylic technology addresses homeowners’ long drawn battle with surface cracks, thanks to the paint’s tough yet stretchable film composition. Additionally, the product which is positioned as a champion product ”Ghar ka Champion” also protects homes against dampness, algae, fungus, alkali build up and paint peel, thus keeping homes looking pristine for longer periods.
The all-new Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx is now available for purchase at authorised Dulux retail outlets across the country. Visit www.dulux.in for more product information and colour inspiration.


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For the first time in 14 months, vehicles sales in China fell by 3% in May 2021, compared to the same period a year earlier, according to industry data released on Friday.
Data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed overall sales China was 2.13 million vehicles in May. Between January to May, China sold 10.88 million vehicles, up by 36% from the same period a year earlier.
Although a global shortage in semiconductors and rising prices in raw material are increasingly having an impact on Chinese auto sales, CAAM remains cautiously positive about the sector’s outlook, said Chen Shihua, a senior official at CAAM.
CAAM expects overall sales in the country to grow at 6.5% in 2021.
Incidentally, sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), maintained a strong momentum, with 217,000 units sold in the previous month. Tesla Inc sold 33,463 China-made electric cars in May.
Automakers including General Motors Co’s China joint venture, Geely, Honda Motor, and Geely reported lower sales in May.


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Nebraska Supreme Court: No smoking in cigar bars
Court rules exemptions for retail tobacco outlets are unconstitutional
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state can not allow smoking in cigar bars and tobacco retail outlets, when it bans smoking in other retail establishments.
The exemption written into the state law is unconstitutional, according to the court.
The court was divided in its opinion. Judge William Cassel argued the exemption did not constitute “special legislation”, and that tobacco retail outlets have several unique circumstances.
“The exemption’s prohibition on sales of other products (in tobacco stores) demonstrates the Legislature’s intent to limit the size and number of businesses qualifying for the exemption,” wrote Judge Cassel.
Big John’s Billiards pursued the case, arguing exemptions to the smoking ban were unfair.
The ruling upheld part of the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act allowing smoking in some hotel rooms.


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May 26, 1998 3:20 PM PDT
Excite upgrades search engine
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This month, three portals have announced upgrades either planned or
implemented to their search technologies. Early in May, Digital Equipment's
relatively late to offer the features inherent in Net gateway sites, such
as free email--announced it
would incorporate technology
called RealName by tech firm Centraal to offer more relevant search
results to users. AltaVista said the technology was aimed at newer users
who are unfamiliar with typing
Last week, Infoseek, which until recently was a relatively minor player in the portal war, introduced new search technology dubbed Extra Search Precision, designed to give users more direct results to general search queries.
Portal sites such as Excite, Yahoo, Infoseek, Netscape Communications' Netcenter, and Lycos are fighting hard for loyal users and the ad dollars they attract. With the Net's explosion in popularity and use, all the portals are looking to draw new users--so they have been tripping over each other to add functionality and features such as free email, stock quotes, paging services, and the like.
However, the portals all began as search engines, and though the added functionality may attract a user, he or she will not return if the site's search technology is not simple to use and does not produce consistent, relevant results. Good search technology could prove an effective means of differentiation for the portal sites.
"In upgrading their search technology, what [Excite and others] are really doing is simplifying it," said Patrick Keane, an analyst with Jupiter Communications. "It's a natural evolution, and it will be a regular course of action in this space.
"It has already started [with Infoseek and AltaVista], and once one does this, the others will follow suit in short order," he added.
Moreover, Keane noted, the portal firms can use the technology to gain additional revenue.
Improved search technology provides "a new area to raise CPMs [cost per thousand, the amount an advertiser pays to be seen by 1,000 users] and push content to people," he said, adding that a user who searches for information on the Miami Dolphins, for example, could be given recent scores and news through a content deal with a sports site, or merchandise links, from which the portal could get a cut of sales. The upgrade Excite added today gives users searching on a sports team a results page that includes latest game scores, current schedule of upcoming games, links to official team sites, and the current score if a game is in progress, the firm said.
The technology that Excite incorporated into its search engine, dubbed Jango, was added to the site late last year after the firm acquired its creator, Net shopping technology provider NetBot. As a shopping agent, Jango is designed to help users search for specific products on the Net.
With the addition of Jango, users searching for a publicly traded company will get a results page with the firm's stock price and activity, contact information, and links to its official Web site and to up-to-date news about the company, Excite said.
Excite was able to apply the technology to searches other than shopping because its overall function is one of "query interpretation," according to David Sze, vice president of network programming and content for Excite.
Jango uses "sophisticated algorithms that help determine what the user is looking for and what information it should provide," he said.
The upgrade today covers searches on public companies and sports teams only, the firm said. It plans to add similar features for searches on books, music, movies, colleges, and more in the coming months.
The firm has high hopes for its search upgrade. Sze said the timing of Excite's announcement relative to those of AltaVista and Infoseek was coincidental, and that the firm has been working on implementing the technology into searches since it acquired NetBot in October 1997.
As for user reaction, "Never have I seen such positive feedback in user testing," he said, noting that the firm is aiming to gain new users as well as more experienced Netizens.


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Apple Maps features a section dedicated to COVID-19 testing centers. Hospitals and testing facilities can add their data to Apple Maps using a special registration page. Anyone looking for a COVID-19 test in the United States can see a list of nearby options in Apple Maps on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Apple plans to host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference starting on June 22 this year. For the first time in 31 years, the event will be entirely virtual. Over 23 million Apple developers around the world are invited to take part in the conference free of charge.
The 2nd generation iPhone SE was released in 2020 to replace the 1st generation model as Apple's new entry level device. The new SE is priced at an affordable starting price of $399. It features a new camera, processor, and an upgraded display. It is availble in black, red or white and three storage capacities (64GB, 128GB or 256GB).
Apple has launched the latest iOS 13.5 beta to the public through the Apple Beta Software Program. The finished update is expected to drop later this month, with new features mostly related to the global coronavirus pandemic. Siri has already been updated to deliver answers to questions regarding COVID-19, and Apple has launched a separate screening website and app.
The upcoming release of iOS 13.5 includes a COVID-19 exposure logging system that is designed to protect user privacy. The system has been developed thanks to a previously announced partnership between Apple and Google, bringing anonymous exposure tracking to iOS and Android devices.


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From venturesafrica.com Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Peter Munya has announced
Due to the corona crisis, Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) was forced to close the physical auction room. As the auction could not fall back on a remote buying system, the sale of coffee became problematic. That is why their decision to apply KOSMOS, the real-time auction system in the cloud, was only accelerated.
From: businessdailyafrica.com Coffee farmers from a factory in Meru have
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) said it could not conduct the auction yesterday because the gazette notice that extends the regulations, which were to expire in June, has not been published.
The regulations bring the industry under the oversight of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). “The auction was expected to open on July 7, after a one-month recess yet it did not take off. We have existing contracts with marketing agents and we have released our coffee to them for sale,” said KCPA chairman Peter Gikonyo


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It has been almost a year since Piero Cosentino heard an explosion on July 26, 2019. His Hyundai Kona Electric was on fire and his garage door was across the street. We have been waiting for answers on the cause since then, but we finally have news. Investigations are not yet complete, but Transport Canada He told us, “The area of the high-voltage battery suffered the most damage.” And that speaks volumes, even if not all.
Transport Canada it is equivalent to a transport ministry. It is the government department in charge of regulations and policies for all types of transportation in that country. We made it through thanks to the Montreal public relations team, which said the investigations were under the responsibility of that department. Hyundai also informed us of who was in charge of the investigations. Transport CanadaThe public relations team was quick to get answers.
According to the department, the exact cause of the vehicle fire could not be determined due to the extent of the damage. “Vehicle fires take time to investigate, as the damage caused by extensive fires often leaves little evidence to examine, and the analysis of that evidence must be done carefully.”
Still, it is clear that the fire started in “the high-voltage battery area.” But what caused it? That is what Transport Canada is committed to discovering it.
“The investigation remains open, which involves reviewing the manufacturer’s update of the vehicle’s battery monitoring system to determine if there is any relationship between the update and the prevention of thermal battery events; monitor and review any other reports of similar electric vehicle fires, including incidents that occurred in South Korea. “
Reading between the lines, Transport Canada You want to make sure that the BMS update done by Hyundai is not a way to mask a battery issue. A lawsuit in the United States accuses Tesla of doing just that with software updates 2019.16.1 or 2019.16.2 for S and X models. These updates limited battery voltage. Tesla did not say why that was necessary.
Hyundai has not declared any type of defect that requires a recall. It could be an isolated case, but a new fire occurred last May 29 in Daegu, South Korea. In this incident, the Kona Electric was charging.
Transport Canada confirms that Cosentino’s Kona Electric was not charging, as its owner said. The car caught fire and exploded. This Canadian customer probably had insurance to cover damage to her car and home, but that doesn’t solve the problem. If a car defect caused the situation, Hyundai still owes Cosentino compensation for all damages and problems.
When Hyundai warned us about the BMS update, it also said it is “fully cooperating with Transport Canada. “The company also said it” will immediately take any further action that is necessary “and that” the details of Hyundai’s possible compensation will be resolved “when the investigation is complete.
Both the automaker and Transport Canada They said they would keep us informed. We will do it as soon as there is any news, rest assured.
Pictures of the Canadian Hyundai Kona electric fire: RADIO-CANADA / MATHIEU DANIEL WAGNER
Pictures of Hyundai Kona electric fire in South Korea: SBS News


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London, Jan 8 (ANI): Impolite sales staff are said to be High Street shoppers' biggest complaint, according to a poll.
In the NetVoucher Codes.co.uk survey, around a quarter of shoppers have asserted that their arrogance is even more annoying than queue jumping and wrong sizes on hangers, the Daily Express reported.
On the other hand, erratic sizing, loud music, small changing rooms, damaged garments and cluttered stores were other popular beefs.
According to a spokesman, the best way to avoid the stress is to shop online in your own home, as High Street shopping has become increasingly frustrating. (ANI)


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The Friday Roundup – 19/10/2018
Every Friday, we round up our top 5 most popular reads from the week, along with sharing some of our favourite finds from around the web.
This week’s roundup includes new investment for Pom Bear maker KP Snacks, the classic Mini makes a return to the UK, plus who should be the face of the new £50 note…?
Our top 5 most read this week
1. Camlin investing £28m to create almost 300 jobs
Northern Ireland based engineering business, Camlin, is creating 298 high-value jobs as part of a £28 million expansion at its Lisburn headquarters. Camlin develops and supplies innovative engineering solutions, primarily for the electricity and rail industries. Speaking at the official opening of its new state of the art factory, Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive, Alastair Hamilton said: “Camlin is a high-tech manufacturer and this significant expansion marks an exciting chapter in the strategic growth of the business. Our offer of £5 million will support the company’s multi million pound investment in R&D, skills, property and job creation. The 298 new jobs, 98 of which are already in place, will generate over £9.5 million annually in salaries to the local economy and provide skilled employment locally and across Northern Ireland.” The Camlin operation spans over 21 countries across the globe and currently employs 251 people at its Lisburn site. John Cunningham, Camlin’s Chief Executive added: “This major investment is part of an ambitious and strategic growth plan designed to help us increase our global sales and market presence. Innovation through new product development and training for our workforce has been a major focus for us as we work to position ourselves competitively to successfully enter new high value markets.”
2. First Mini Remastered model rolls off the production line
David Brown Automotive’s Mini Remastered model has begun to roll off the production line at its Silverstone Park headquarters, just 18 months after the luxury niche vehicle manufacturer relocated to the high tech business estate. The much-anticipated £90,000 car is now finding its way onto roads in the UK but also mainland Europe (left-hand drive versions are available) and even as far away as the USA and Japan. Between 50 and 80 versions per year are expected to be produced inside the company’s 18,000 sq ft premises, although there is already a 14 month waiting list. Mini Remastered is a modern take on the iconic Mini car first launched in the late 1950s. From a pre-2000 ‘donor’ vehicle, David Brown Automotive has British Motor Heritage in Witney, Oxfordshire build up all new sub-frames which are then delivered to its workshops at Silverstone Park. There the car, using modern day technologies, is refined into a state-of-the-art vehicle while, crucially, it is also heavily influenced by traditional coach building techniques so as to maintain that vital authentic feel. David Brown Automotive’s Sales & Marketing Director, Michelle Gay said: “We retain the vehicle’s VIN (vehicle identification number) plate to preserve its classic vehicle status. The engine and gearbox remain original too and undergo remastering, but most of the other elements such as the sub-frames, suspension components, brakes, electronics and engine ancillaries are replaced with new parts.”
3. KGD’s £4m expansion creates 50 new jobs
A thriving Hereford-based engineering company is creating 50 new jobs through a £4 million investment. KGD Industrial Services is developing an extra new purpose-built facility on a five-acre site at Hereford Enterprise Zone as part of a long-term expansion drive which it says will see its turnover rise to £20m over the next five years. The company, which was founded by Ken Davies in 1982 and employs 120 people, is developing a new research and development centre at Skylon Park: to consist of an assembly, testing, shot-blasting and painting plant and new offices. Mr Davies said the development – part of which is already complete – would allow the firm to undertake bigger projects for its global customer base and win contracts with new clients. Mr Davies said: “We have expanded consistently since 1982 but that has meant we are being asked to build bigger and bigger packages and we need more space. Skylon Park has given us a blank canvas to build exactly what we need, including workspace with 12 metres of headroom and overhead crane capacity of 120 tonnes. Some of our existing customers have already given us more – and bigger work – as a result of the development because they can see that we are now equipped to deal with much heavier systems.” KGD’s customer base includes Heineken, Special Metals Wiggin and Lucozade Ribena Suntory in this country and global industrial companies Linde, Dresser-Rand, GEA Westfalia Separator, Siemens and Ansaldo.
4. See Inside: Hitachi Rail’s train factory in Newton Aycliffe
In 2015, Hitachi Rail Europe opened their new train factory at Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The site is home to 750 employees and has seen over 50 apprentices join and start their manufacturing careers since the plant opened. In the latest instalment of ‘See Inside’, we take a look around and explore some of the key facts & figures behind the site.
5. KP Snacks investing £6m at Teeside factory
KP Snacks has announced it is investing £6 million into a new pellet production facility at its Teesside factory in Billingham; home of Pom Bear, Hula Hoops Puft and McCoy’s. Construction has begun at the site, with a view to it being fully operational around the end of September 2019. The new facility will produce some of the ingredients used to make Pom Bear and Hula Hoops Puft. Lee Appleby, Factory General Manager at KP Snacks Teesside, said: “This is an exciting time for Teesside, which is KP’s biggest site employing over 700 people. The pellet plant will create over 20 new positions in a number of different roles, including production, supply chain, engineering and hygiene at both manager and team member levels. It’s a great year for this most recent investment to be taking place as Teesside celebrates its 50th birthday in 2019.”
Our favourite #GBmfg & #UKmfg tweets of the week
— Jefferson Group (@Jefferson_MFG) 16 October 2018
Thanks to @yorkshirepost and @gregwrightYP for highlighting our message about the incredible opportunities available. #leedsmfglive reached many students and we still have tours, talks and visits planned this month to reach more. Get involved! #ukmfg https://t.co/litwelSakI
— Leeds Manufacturing Festival (@leedsmfgfest) 18 October 2018
Toyota set to increase proportion of hybrid cars manufactured at its Burnaston plant to 85% following £250m investment programme and introduction of new Corolla later this year https://t.co/lbNTEjtChk #UKmfg #GBmfg🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/FfOm6zoNhP
— Jefferson Group (@Jefferson_MFG) 13 October 2018
— Ben Morgan (@Benj_Morgan) 15 October 2018
— ADS Group (@ADSgroupUK) 10 October 2018
Our picks of the best manufacturing and business related content that caught our attention this week.
1. Five things ants can teach us about management / via @bbcideas
They may be tiny, but us humans could learn a thing or two from ants. They live in communities numbering from just a few individuals up to many millions. They conduct diplomacy with neighbouring settlements. And they can even go to war with each other. Dr Edmund Hunt from the University of Bristol explains why ants may be more like humans than you think.
2. 3Cs point the route to success in 21st century industry / via @PeterMarsh307
The 3Cs – code, collaboration and capability – are the keys to separating the winners and losers in global manufacturing. They grabbed attention at the latest in a series of annual “manufacturing summits” held by the Financial Times in London, in early October. The topics for discussion included autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, the internet of things and the challenges of Brexit, as Peter Marsh explains:
3. Amazon creates 1,000 ‘highly skilled’ jobs in three UK cities / via @BBCNews
Amazon has revealed plans to create more than 1,000 jobs in the UK in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cambridge. At least 600 “highly skilled” roles will be added in Manchester working on software, machine learning and AWS, its cloud computing business. The company will also create 250 and 180 jobs at its development centres in Edinburgh and Cambridge respectively. Doug Gurr, Amazon’s UK country manager, described the new roles as “Silicon Valley jobs in Britain”. Liam Fox, the International Trade Secretary, said the new positions were an “enormous vote of confidence in the UK”. Amazon will have about 27,500 employees in the UK by the end of this year, with 6,500 people in its corporate, AWS and R&D divisions. The new Manchester office will be located across 90,000 sq ft of space in the Hanover Building in the Northern Quarter. They will work on projects including software development, machine learning and R&D and complement existing work at development centres in London, Cambridge and Edinburgh. The development centre in Cambridge has teams working on the next generation of Amazon devices including Kindle and Echo; its drone delivery service Prime Air; and improving its virtual assistant Alexa to help it better understand different accents and handle more complex questions. In Edinburgh, the new hires will bolster Amazon’s development centre in the Waverley Gate building, which was the company’s first R&D site outside North America.
And finally, some bonus picks to add to your reading list this weekend:
1. Thatcher, Noor Inayat Khan or Del Boy? Battle launched to be face of new £50 / via @guardian
The announcement that the Bank of England is to introduce a redesigned polymer £50 note has sparked speculation as to who might feature on it. Campaigners have already begun backing their favourites with the UK’s first female PM, a Muslim war hero and David Jason among suggestions, with a Margaret Thatcher petition already attracting more than 11,000 signatures. The Bank says it will seek public nominations via “a character selection process”. Given that this is the nation that voted to name a ship Boaty McBoatface, however, allowing the public to choose the face of the new £50 note is fraught with risk, and social media users have not been slow to come forward with some more leftfield suggestions. The actor John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools And Horses, has nominated his co-stars David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst in character as Del Boy and Rodney. A campaign to have the England defender Harry Maguire riding a unicorn pictured on the note is also gaining momentum. However, these are very unlikely to make the final cut as Bank of England guidelines suggest avoiding fictional characters and people who are still living, the latter with the exception of the monarch of course. Fifty-pound notes were first produced in 1725. Production ceased in 1943 and they were only reintroduced into regular circulation in 1981. The Bank is yet to set a date for the new note to go into circulation. It has only said that it will be after the new polymer £20 is introduced in 2020, featuring the painter JMW Turner.
2. UK scientists turn coffee industry waste into electricity / via @guardian
Scientists have turned coffee waste into electricity for the first time, in research that could help farmers and curb pollution in the developing world. The coffee industry generates a huge amount of liquid waste during the process of turning the raw material of the tree – the coffee cherries – into the 9.5m tons of coffee the world produces each year. Wastewater is generated by farms during the washing of coffee seeds, or beans, and during the water-intensive process of making instant coffee. But now a UK-funded programme, working with Colombian researchers, has proven that it can not only remove the contaminants from the water but make electricity in the process. A team led by the University of Surrey developed a fuel cell that uses microbes instead of chemicals like a fuel cell in a hydrogen car, which eat the waste matter and generate a small amount of energy. Dr Claudio Avignone Rossa, a systems microbiologist at the university, said: “You’re not going to light up London with these things, but you’re going to put a light where there was none. The farmer will be getting a little bit of energy coming from the waste they are throwing away. So the environment will be cleaner. The finances of the farm will be improved.”
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A 59-YEAR-old man stole from two shops only days after being released from jail, magistrates heard at Llandudno.
Iorwerth Glyn Griffiths, a native of Bangor but who has been staying at the Morville Hotel, East Parade, Rhyl, was sentenced to a day's imprisonment, deemed served because of the time spent in custody since arrest.
He pleaded guilty to stealing a bottle of port from a store at Llandudno Junction and a pair of gloves from a Rhyl shop. Griffiths also admitted failing to surrender to bail.
David Mainstone, prosecuting, described him as "an extremely prolific" offender with 122 previous convictions.
John Pritchard, defending, said Griffiths had once been happily married but drink had been a major problem in his life.


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The Walt Disney Company, LucasFilm and Pixar have joined forces to create a new theme park dedicated to the Autobots, an Autobot-themed amusement park that will open in 2019.
The park will offer rides such as a hoverboard, rollercoaster, and a carousel, as well as a theater featuring animated films.
The park will feature a ride area with more than 60 attractions, including a water slide and a giant robot called the “Riding Robo.”
The new attraction will be the first fully-autobot-centric park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney and Pixar are not the first companies to try and bring an all-robot-based theme park to Disney World, but this park will likely be their first.
The Autobots’ name is a reference to the Transformers franchise, the animated Transformers film franchise.
Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the park’s “Racing Robo” ride will be similar to the one from the movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” but with robots instead of humans.
“We think this is a great opportunity to be a part of this,” Iger told ABC News.
“I think the fans will be happy.”
Iger, who has previously said that Disney would consider opening a full-scale Autobot theme park at Disneyland, said that he’s also looking forward to seeing the Transformers films again in a future “Transformer” movie.
“The movie ‘Transformers’ was such a big hit, and now the movie ‘Rebirth’ is coming out,” he said.
“It’s just a matter of time before we see a Transformers-themed park.”
Disney will also make use of the “Toy Story” toys for the park.
According to the press release, the Transformers “Ride to the Rescue” toys will be used in the park and a “Toy Truck” will be featured in the movie theater.
Disney also has plans to introduce “Transformations” to other rides at the park, such as the roller coaster and the hoverboard.
Iger and his team are also planning to use toys from the Transformers universe for the new park.
Disney already released the “Robotron” toy line to toy shops in the summer of 2017, and there is also the “Transformatron” line available at retail.
Igers own company, Pixar Animation Studios, made a name for itself with the success of the blockbuster “Inside Out.”
The company also made the animated feature “Inside Man,” which was directed by Oscar-nominated director Pete Docter.


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You always say you want to go to the Los Angeles Auto Show, but you still haven't been. Including this weekend, you have four more weekends before Christmas so don't use shopping as an excuse since the 2010 version of the auto show closes on Sunday.
If you've never been to the L.A. Auto Show, or any auto show for that matter, you might want to check it out. If you read this section, you most likely have an interest in automobiles. Think of the auto show as a haven for automobile geeks.
With more than 900 vehicles on display, more than 50 making their world or United States debut, the show features something for everyone and in every budget.
Besides cars and trucks currently in Ventura County dealerships, the show also has vehicles which will be in dealerships within the next year or so. Or not.
Most of the eye-catching vehicles are concept cars, vehicles which rarely make into production, but some of the technology in them might.
In 2008 Chevrolet introduced an all-electric concept car called the Volt. Early next year, the Volt will be arriving at dealerships.
When: Today and Sunday
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
Hours: Today: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
Among the vehicles making their debut at the show include Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Chevrolet Camaro Convertible and, after a 27-year hiatus in the U.S., Italian automaker Fiat will feature its new compact vehicle, the Fiat 500-Cinquecento. Among popular models already in showrooms showing off new looks include the Volkswagen Eos, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Hyundai Elantra.
The L.A. Auto Show also is an excellent opportunity to see the newest automotive accessories and customizing trends. Everything from custom wheels, tires and performance products to the latest mobile audio and entertainment systems can be found in Kentia Hall.
Besides design customizations from Galpin Auto Sports, Al & Ed's Autosound and DUB Magazine, Kentia Hall also features limited-production vehicles, like a 600-horsepower supercar and electric cars from Wheego, Li-ion and Commuter Cars; automakers' vehicles from the recent Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association Show in Las Vegas; and Black Beauty, a customized car featured in the coming film, "The Green Hornet."
The Nissan Quest Kids' Fun Zone is bigger this year and features bounce houses, a car driving course from Dodge, video games provided by Game Truck and a chance to meet Otto the Auto from the Auto Club of Southern California. First Five California and the Los Angeles Zoo will be on hand with educational games and giveaways plus there are a variety of other art and craft activities like face painting from Party Face Magic.
Nissan will have a special Quest zone so families can have a comfortable place to sit, play and check out the all-new Nissan Quest minivan. The Nissan Quest area will have multiple iPads loaded with drawing software so kids can create and then project their works of art on a large screen.
"The L.A. Auto Show is an annual outing for so many Southern California families, and the Nissan Quest Kids' Fun Zone ensures that we are able to provide entertainment and fun for the entire family," said Fuzesi.
If you already have plans for this weekend, then mark you calendar for the 2011 show, which will be held Nov. 18 – 27.
The L.A. Auto Show is open today from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $2 off discount coupons, good for any day of the show, can be found at http://www.LAautoshow.com. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit http://www.LAautoshow.com. Also, to receive insider information, connect with other show enthusiasts and be the first to take advantage of new promotions, follow the L.A. Auto Show on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/LAAutoShow and visit its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesAutoShow.


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Wunderman Thompson London
Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:11:59 GMT
With ‘traditional’ gender roles in a state of rapid flux today, it is more important than ever to understand clearly what society as a whole feels about notions of gender equality.
J. Walter Thompson and media intelligence specialists Kantar Media were keen to identify exactly what the views of British consumers are on equality between the sexes and how these views vary by type of person.
In the past few days there have been a number of stories in the media highlighting the topicality and importance of this issue. One study from the Creative Industries Federation revealed only a quarter of senior management roles in marketing and advertising are filled by women and another report from J.Walter Thompson showed 24% of people in the UK believe advertising is more sexist today than in the past.
To help achieve an enhanced understanding of consumer views on equality, J. Walter Thompson and Kantar Media collaborated to introduce new attitudinal measures on to Kantar Media’s TGI study, which provides in-depth insights into all kinds of consumer behaviour. These new attitude statements are:
1. “Women are just as capable as men at being leaders”
2. “It’s perfectly acceptable for men to be stay at home parents these days”
3. “I think men and women are given equal opportunities”
Opinions on gender equality can be emblematic of a whole host of other sincerely held values that make consumers ‘tick’ and knowledge of these is invaluable for evaluating the best way to communicate with target groups of consumers.
Results from the new measures reveal that an overwhelming 84% of British adults believe that women are just as capable as men at being leaders and 73% believe that it is perfectly acceptable for men to be stay at home parents these days. There is clearly a broad consensus within society towards a progressive and positive view on gender roles.
What is particularly interesting is that the TGI figures also reveal that only 34% of adults believe that men and women are given equal opportunities, indicating most people would agree there is still plenty of work to be done to achieve full equality.
Rachel Pashley, Group Board Planning Director at TeamLifeJWT, said: “Working with Kantar Media we wanted to be absolutely sure we were able to track how attitudes of the populace reflected women’s changing role in society, gender roles, and the progress made.”
James Whitehead, Executive Partner at J. Walter Thompson, said: “We are in an age of rapidly shifting gender norms for both men and women. Neither are expected to conform to rigid expectations, so how are we expected to be able to speak to them effectively without significantly widening our knowledge base with the most up-to-date research.”
Richard Keogh, Head of TGI UK, Kantar Media, said: “We have been pleased to work with J. Walter Thompson to create and add these new attitudinal measures to our Kantar Media TGI study. They provide key players across the media industry with a more discriminatory means of identifying and communicating with their key consumer targets and ultimately improve campaign efficiency”.view more - Trends and InsightWunderman Thompson London, Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:11:59 GMT


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(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. announced a pay increase for hourly workers in the US that it says will take average starting wage for most front-line employees in warehousing and transportation to more than $19 an hour.The company’s minimum level of $15 an hour for all hourly workers in the US remains unchanged. For jobs in Amazon’s customer fulfillment and transportation groups, the starting pay will increase to $16 an hour, a spokesperson said Wednesday in an email. The Seattle-based company s
Grocery delivery services Instacart and Target Corp's Shipt said on Wednesday they will expand their payment methods for low-income U.S. shoppers in line with the White House's efforts to ramp up healthy eating and curtail diet-related diseases. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced plans to end hunger in the country and increase healthy eating initiatives by 2030. As part of the initiative, the Biden administration wants to update regulations that allow online shopping with programs such as food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
JOLIET, Ill., September 28, 2022--Today, leaders from Walmart, government officials and community members joined Walmart associates in Joliet to celebrate the grand opening of Walmart’s 1.1M square-foot Next Generation fulfillment center (FC), located at 3501 S. Brandon Road.


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2021 Trends for Talent Technology and HR
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Since the world continues to be profoundly impacted by the COVID crises, it is up to HR to lead the way and guide businesses in switching to new trends and ensuring business continuity. and the business world is picking up, experts predict there will be a surge in voluntary job-leaving this year. Introduction. Remote Hiring.
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By Ben Garcia
KUWAIT: Kuwait Times visited pharmacies in various parts of Kuwait City, Salmiya and Fahaheel this past week in search of particular medicines including one for high blood pressure, but found that all the pharmacies were out of stock. Pharmacists at several of the shops confirmed to Kuwait Times that various medications are in short supply due to supply disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.
“Because of the pandemic, the regular supply chain was interrupted and we do not know when it will be available. They said it will come soon, but Kuwait has run out of [a well-known blood pressure medicine] since two weeks,” a pharmacist said on condition of anonymity.
Certain medications are not dispensed at government hospitals and clinics in Kuwait to expatriates though they remain available for Kuwaiti citizens. Medicines are distributed free of charge to Kuwaitis at government hospitals but expats have to pay a minimum fee of KD 10.
Other drugs that are low or out of stock in local pharmacies include ones for high blood pressure, diabetes and other conditions. “We were informed these drugs will be available soon, but we do not know how soon is soon – the most logical reason I heard why they are out of stock is because the regular flow of supplies was affected by the global pandemic. I heard it’s a global problem and not just in Kuwait,” one pharmacist who asked that his name be withheld told Kuwait Times.
No one from the ministry of health pharmacy department was available to confirm or deny if they are experiencing a shortage as well, although Kuwait Times has learned some government hospitals and clinics are also running low on supplies.


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Get some ‘Bad Candy’ on Nov. 18!
As part of our Local Comic Shop Day celebration on Nov. 18, Robert Henry and crew will host the Norman debut of the “Bad Candy” comic at Speeding Bullet Comics!
An official signing will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 with the limited edition “Bad Candy” comic.
Bad Candy is a comic book in the vein of 80s horror films created by Robert Henry and Joe Evans.
Don’t miss your chance to check out this great local comic on Local Comic Shop Day on Nov. 18!
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Katy Perry was spotted out for the first time since giving birth on Saturday afternoon, while indulging in some retail therapy in Santa Barbara.She welcomed her first child, daughter Daisy Dove, with fiance Orlando Bloom, 43, late last month.
Katie Perry spotted out for the first time since giving birth to daughter
Katie Perry styled the unique piece with a woven visor and a pair of green Adidas slide sandals.Katy’s bleach blonde hair was tied back into a small ponytail and she wore pale blue cloth mask over mouth and nose.
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She had a black purse and phone case hybrid slung across her body and she added a bit of extra flare to her look by wearing a pair of dangling silver earrings.
Katie Perry also had on a gorgeous silver wrist cuff that coordinated with her earrings.
Before getting started on her shopping trip, Katie Perry hit up a nearby coffee shop and exited with two hot lattes in her hands.
After getting her caffeine fix, Katie Perry headed over to one of two Wendy Foster stores in Santa Barbara.
She was seen exiting the high end boutique with two paper shopping bags that were packed to the brim with clothing items and various goods.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are currently living in the upscale Montecito neighborhood, where they are adjusting to their new life as parents to a newborn.
A week ago, Katie Perry posted on Instagram
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KEMPTVILLE – The founder of Smiths Falls marijuana producer Canopy Growth says the government’s plan for a regulated network of roughly 250 stores to start is a “prudent decision.”
The Ontario government released the regulations this week on setting up cannabis storefronts when they officially open April 1, 2019. Right now, people can only buy online through the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS).
“When you go on to a website and buy stuff, for sure you’re going to make a mistake and get the wrong stuff. And if our stuff is what you bought and you bought the wrong stuff, you’re going to blame me even though I couldn’t intercept the stupid decision that you made. So why not go to a store with trained staff?” co-CEO Bruce Linton told an audience of roughly 230 people at the North Grenville Municipal Center Friday morning.
Linton said it was a “prudent decision” by the Ontario government for private cannabis shops because companies like Tweed will sell to a “very profitable” warehouse, which will distribute to stores. That means the Ontario government won’t be paying for brick and mortar stores.
He says Canopy Growth, which has 30-50 per cent market share, is concentrating on provinces that have a network of stores.
“The province will have no capital tied up. I think if people will lose their licence by selling to somebody who is not over 19 they’re probably going to ask everybody who comes in the store for the first two years for ID. Doesn’t matter what you look like. I think that’s going to work much better,” Linton said.
He says “there’s a lot of places where criminals sell cannabis” and the alternative – 35 government-run cannabis stores in a province with 850 liquor stores — “that was not going to work.”
Linton was a keynote speaker during the 10th annual Leeds-Grenville Economic Development Summit in Kemptville.


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The chipset has been developed by US chip company, ESS Technology to be used in a variety of electronic consumer devices. Putting the chip in set top boxes and CD systems, mini-disc players, etc could transform the way we listen to music according to industry experts. A set top box incorporating an MP3 decoder could form the basis of future entertainment systems allowing users to store and listen to downloaded tracks via their TVs.
Ken Wirt, vice president of corporate marketing at Diamond does not see the chipset as a great threat to the Rio. "It doesn't sound that revolutionary and will not in itself bring down the cost of the Rio. The main cost of MP3 is in the memory. The processor is the least expensive part".
ESS Technology claims the chipset will have mass market appeal and drive down prices of consumer electronics. No details of the products it could be used in, manufacturers or prices are yet available.
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Many people on the internet are curious about the cryptocurrency since the last Bitcoin bubble. Some want to get rich, others – to understand it better. To feel more secure, they turn to familiar authorities like banks, where they ask, “Will banks use cryptocurrency?” And all we can say, “Is it even a question”? They already do.
While peer-to-peer networks, including those based on blockchain, are becoming more and more popular, traditional banks are starting to realize the risks they face. So what does cryptocurrency mean for banks? Are cryptocurrencies a threat to banks? In short, yes.
Those banks who were paying attention are already taking action. To stay relevant, many of them have started experimenting with blockchain technology. At least several of them have created their own cryptocurrencies, like JP Morgan and JPM Coin. Initially, JPM Coin will be used only for a small amount of the USD 6 trillion daily transactions, which it moves in its massive payments business. Thanks to the new technology, money transfers will be executed much faster than the current standards – almost instantly. Another excellent example of the financial giant trying to adapt new blockchain technology is Wells Fargo. Recently it has announced its plans to launch a blockchain platform for international, domestic money transfers with stablecoin backed by the U.S. dollar. The bank claims that new technology will allow removing intermediaries, cutting costs and supporting transactions during non-operating hours. The testing should be completed in 2020, and if deemed successful, Wells Fargo promises to add other currencies to blockchain transactions.
For now, banks tend to use blockchain for cross-border money transfers, and it seems that new technology shows a lot of potential within that field. While “normally” international transactions can take anywhere from three to five working days, blockchain allows speeding up the process to near-real-time conditions. According to Gartner, at least 25% of cross-border payments involving U.S. banks will use stablecoins circulating across the blockchain. So the train is has obviously left the station.


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The threat of nationalization has existed in Russia for yrs and is a little something vehicle providers have experienced on their radar, even as they ongoing to operate there, mentioned Mark Wakefield, global co-leader of the automotive apply at AlixPartners.
“It’s generally been a risk in Russia, provided the way the place behaves,” he said. “It is a single of the factors there has not been a Mexico-style, mass expense into Russia to assistance auto producing and parts provide in Europe.”
Most suppliers and automakers in Russia have considerably restricted presences there, Wakefield mentioned, generating their Russian functions “not so mission significant” to their world economic fortunes.
“The suffering is serious, but it truly is not everyday living-threatening to the huge vast majority of Tier 1s,” he claimed. “If they drop their plants in Russia, it would not threaten the company.”
Continue to, some providers are additional uncovered than others. According to AlixPartners, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance relied on Russia for about 7.8 % of its international car product sales, though Russia accounted for about 5.7 % of Hyundai’s world profits. Globally, Russia designed up 2.1 per cent of all new-automobile profits in 2021.
McCabe stated even if the halted car crops arrived back again on line, they are most likely to generate much less motor vehicles than standard simply because of the country’s economic woes.
“We see a huge downturn in car generation there,” he mentioned. “When your ruble is decimated, it truly is challenging to uncover a buyer of a vehicle — even if you could construct it.”


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Sharing economy companies butting heads with lawmakers and the industries they’re disrupting are nothing new, but the Ontario government’s decision to partner with Airbnb may show that the tides are turning.
The Ontario government is launching a pilot project with Airbnb with the goal of raising awareness about homeowners’ and consumers’ rights and responsibilities when offering or booking online accommodations.
Some issues that will be addressed include following tax laws, such as reporting rental income, consumer protection rights under contracts, accessibility requirements like allowing service animals on the property, and safety requirements like having a functioning smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.
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For its part, Airbnb will remind hosts of tax obligations during tax season through email, and the Ontario government and Airbnb will create a webpage with content specific to Ontario regulations and link to the Ontario government website for more detailed information. The announcement was made at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto.
“Studies show that the entire tourism industry is growing and opportunities are being created in communities across the province because of innovative companies like Airbnb,” said Ontario minister of finance Charles Sousa. “It is through strategic partnerships like this that we will deliver on our government’s number-one priority of growing the economy and creating jobs for Ontarians.”
The decision to partner with Airbnb is the latest display of Ontario’s attempt to embrace the takeover of the sharing economy and tech innovation; in January, the government announced that ride-sharing insurance would be available in the province, and Ontario is the first province to allow testing of self-driving cars.
“Airbnb is proud to partner with Ontario and ensure our host and guest community have the tools and information they need to understand their rights, responsibilities and tax obligations for home sharing,” said Airbnb’s Canada country manager, Aaron Zifkin. “With this pilot, the province has reaffirmed their commitment to harnessing the power of new economic opportunities created by the sharing economy.”


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We've just uploaded the first episode of our new podcast, Logistics Matters with DC Velocity. The focus of the episode is, of course, Covid-19 and its effects on the logistics industry. Our editors discuss a slew of issues, including:
- the challenges of helping employees feel safe coming to work during the coronavirus crisis;
- Covid-19 deaths in the logistics industry;
- new companies that are emerging to serve the at-home workforce;
- the effect the virus is having on cargo volumes; and
- Covid-19 resources for supply chain professionals (more on that below).
On our next episode: Robert McKeel of Fortna
McKeel joined the company in March after spending more than 25 years at General Electric, where his most recent role was president and CEO. At Fortna, he'll not only be responsible for optimizing the company's operations, but will oversee its continued growth, both organically and through acquisitions.
You might want to bookmark these two pages:
- dcvelocity.com/coronavirus: An aggregation of all our coverage of the coronavirus in one place.
- dcvelocity.com/covid19resources: Our editors have compiled links to useful Covid-19 information from a variety logistics organizations.
Both pages will be continuously updated.


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Discussion in 'iOS 7' started by Legion103, Sep 9, 2013.
Okay just to give you the gist of it.
Tuesday is a launch event. Like stated before by numerous of members here - the i0S7 GM could possibly released to developers on the 10th September. With the public release to come later this month or so.
Gm comes out tomorrow and release near the 20th
Based on history, I think this will happen:
* iOS 7 GM released tomorrow. Officially still for developers, but unofficially also "power users" who download it at own risk since it's usually technically identical to the later public release as an OTA update. In a very unlikely chance, it'll be pulled due to some last minute major surprise bug, but not for minor bugs. That's for e.g. iOS 7.0.1. Apple is probably already working for the post-7.0 fix release as all developers release software with known bugs -- the question is when the bugs are acceptable.
* iPhone 5S announced and orderable tomorrow (doh) along with the iOS 7 GM.
* iPhone 5S actually shipping within 1-2 weeks or so, which is in the timeframe when iOS 7 will "activate" as an OTA update for everyone. Again, most likely equal to the GM.
I do think that iOS 7 *may* be delayed for the iPad by half a month to a month or so based on bug reports and that Apple maybe having focused on getting it done for iPhones due to the imminent 5S.
I ask because a lot of people on Twitter are saying it comes out tomorrow.
The GM will be released to developers tomorrow. The public release will be about a week later.
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The strike is expected to result in an output loss of around Rs 6 crore every day, an industry official told PTI.
Employees engaged in the matchbox industry in Tamili Nadu have started a 12-day strike, starting Wednesday April 6, to protest against the sharp rise in raw materials, an industry official said. More than five lakh workers are employed in the industry, and the workforce comprises 90% female employees. The matchbox industry comprising 350 units with majority in Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts has started its strike which is expected to result in loss of output of around Rs 6 crore every day.
“There is no production at the moment. We have approached the government of Tamil Nadu regarding the rise in raw materials. We have not yet received a positive response from them,” said an industry manager at PTI. Workers staged a similar protest last year against rising production costs affecting the industry, he said.
“Even now, we are protesting because the price of raw materials is increasing day by day, the cost of production has increased, and buyers are not interested in buying our products. That’s why we decided to stop production,” said National. Small Matchbox Manufacturers Association secretary VS Sethurathinam said.
The matchbox industry units are spread across Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts and serve both domestic and overseas markets, he said. “The prices of raw materials like wax, red phosphorus have seen a big increase. The truck freight prices have also increased. But we are not able to obtain the desired sales rates, and in addition there is no there are no orders,” he said.
On a question, the secretary of the association said that more than 90% of the employees are women and that the livelihood of these people will be affected. Sethurathinam said the 350 companies produce 5,000 packs per day. Each package costs around Rs 400. “It will impact businesses due to the strike,” he said.
“Kovilpatti, Kazhugumalai and Vilathikulam in Thoothukudi district, and Sattur, Sivakasi and Thiruthangal in Virudhunagar district, make up the majority of the industry. Some companies are also located in Tenkasi and Vellore districts,” he said. he declares.
The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) in Namakkal, representing truck owners, lent its support to the strike, he said. “We are not loading any goods into trucks due to the strike. The AIMTC has also given us support,” Sethurathinam said.


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By Phin Upham
According to a recent article in AEON Magazine, computer-generated algorithms are increasingly replacing human judgement in daily life. Internet search sites use predictive technology to determine what search terms people use before they are finished typing or which ads they should see. Grocery stores automatically print coupons for customers based on their past shopping history. Social media sites use algorithms to search out and delete potentially offensive content.
But the article suggests that there are areas where human judgement is more important than computer-driven logic. One example given is with computer-driven cars, which are legal in three states and are currently being developed by Google. A human driver can make moral choice to put themselves in greater danger while taking evasive action to avoid other cars or pedestrians; a computer wouldn’t be able to use morality in making its decision.
About the Author: Phin Upham is an investor at a family office/ hedgefund, where he focuses on special situation illiquid investing. Before this position, Phin Upham was working at Morgan Stanley in the Media & Technology group. You may contact Phin on his Phin Upham website or Facebook page.


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During a recent interview, the CEO of Netflix admitted that they’re testing different ways to stop people from sharing passwords.
But, he softened the message a bit by saying the company “will never roll something out that feels like turning the screws … It has got to feel like it makes sense to consumers.”
Netflix is a big company with a lot of smart people on the payroll. Odds are, they’re going to figure out a way to make it tough to share those passwords. Stay tuned ... (Variety)


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Anti-doping body gave athletes permission to compete after accepting Chinese findings that tests had been contaminated. ( read original story ...)
In what has already been an interesting pre-draft process for USC quarterback and presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, the former Heisman Trophy winner decided to take a break from the pre-draft training to enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Going by the trends in all the past Halving events, Bitcoin prices are unlikely shoot up over the next few weeks, experts said.
A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is expressing bearish sentiment on Cardano (ADA). In a new video, the analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 48,700 YouTube subscribers that Cardano currently “does not look great”.
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The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Bungo Channel, an area identified by a government panel as potentially susceptible to a devastating temblor of at least magnitude 8.0 in the next 30 years, ( read original story ...)
The seminar, co-organized by the Kazakh Research Institute of Construction and Architecture and the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction, brought together emergency specialists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. ( read original story ...)
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Italian superbike maker Benelli, along with Adishwar Auto Ride India, on Thursday launched a dealership at Dehradun in Uttarakhand, its first in the northern Himalayan state and 47th in the country, according to a statement. The latest facility offers the company's complete BS-VI range of superbikes, which include Imperiale 400- Retro Classic, Leoncino 500 Street Scrambler, TRK 502- Grand Tourer, TRK 502X- Adventure Tourer and Ultimate Urban Cruiser, Benelli 502c, it said.
The company had planned to launch 8-11 stores in 2020 and it has already surpassed the target, with Dehradun being the 11th outlet to be opened up this year, its spokesperson said. Of these, five dealerships have come in the last four months alone - August-November, he said.
He added that the cities where these 11 dealerships have been set up this year are Siliguri, Vellore, Bilaspur, Pune, Howrah, Jammu, Vytilla, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ulhasnagar and Dehradun, according to the spokesperson. In all, Benelli India is now present across 42 cities, he said.
"It gives us a great pleasure to be associated with 'Bansal Auto'. Our customer service philosophy is in tandem with the principles of our Dehradun Dealer Partner. "The employees at Benelli-Dehradun are trained to offer the best in terms of sales, service and customer experience, and allowing customers to enjoy best-in-class, stress-free ownership," said Vikas Jhabakh, managing director of Benelli India.
He further said the company's key motive is to ensure that Benelli's 3S (sales, service and spares) facilities are present across India, to generate a strong brand presence. "From that aspect, the Uttarakhand region is of great importance to us."
Benelli India has also introduced a limited period offer, under which customers can avail an EMI as low as Rs 4,999 per month, with up to 85 per cent funding on the Imperiale 400, to make it more accessible, the company said.
The Imperiale 400 comes with a 2-year unlimited kilometre warranty as standard, while the Leoncino 500, TRK 502, 502X and 502c come with a 3-year unlimited KMS warranty as standard, it said. It added that Benelli India is also offering 24x7 Road Side Assistance for its customers.
Benelli re-entered the Indian market in 2018 after forging a partnership with Telangana-based Adishwar Auto Ride, a subsidiary of the Mahavir Group, for setting up a manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. Also Read:
The vehicle can hit a top speed of 75 kms per hour with the two battery option and can support 200 kgs loading, the company said. The bike is fully designed and developed in the country suitable for Indian driving conditions and the company is the first EV maker to have service touchpoints across the country.
The automotive sector is one of the largest industries contributing about 7.1% to India’s GDP and generating huge direct and indirect employment. In the Union Budget FY24, the industry has got major boost towards electric vehicle manufacturing, hydrogen fuel adoption and the changing technology mix. However, there were certain misses with regards to the GST reduction.
Satinder Bajwa, senior vice president and Head of Sales and customer care, and Harish Lalchandani, VP, Marketing, Mahindra Automotive, have quit the organisation, three people aware of the matter informed ETAuto on condition of anonymity.


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Maple syrup production is over in the southern part of the province due to last week's heat wave, and yield is expected to be fairly good this year, according to the president of the federation representing producers.
While some producers of maple syrup in the Montreal region say yield is way down this spring, the president of the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers says it’s actually turning out to be a good year for most producers in the province.
“We aren’t producing as much as last year, which was an exceptionally good year, but this is shaping up to be a very good year, too,” said Serge Beaulieu, who owns Ferme Les Frères Beaulieu Inc. in Ormstown, near Huntingdon.
The sap stopped running in most of the Montérégie region south of Montreal last week when temperatures soared above 20 degrees on April 10. Beaulieu said his farm got about four pounds (1.81 litres) of sap per tap this year, which is above average, compared with five pounds (2.27 litres) per tap last year. (Each tree can have one or several taps, depending on its size.)
He said he expects producers farther north, where the snow is still deep in the woods, to see a good flow in the coming weeks. Next week, for example, promises to be ideal maple syrup harvest weather with nights a few degrees below zero and cloudy days with temperatures at five or six degrees.
But he conceded producers who still use the traditional bucket method of extracting sap, which is only about 3 per cent of Quebec producers, could not get any flow going during warm spells this winter and are probably down in production. Farms like his that use a system of vacuum pumps and plastic tubing to extract and transport the sap were able to get some production going in February and even January.
But Pierre Faucher, who owns the Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud, west of Montreal, said his production is between one-third and one-half of what it was last year.
“For me, this has not been a good year because of the weather. We had so many days of minus-20 and minus-25 in March, and then it started to get warm and we thought we’d have a good crop, but then it got too warm,” Faucher said. He figures he got only 150 gallons this year, compared with 375 gallons last year.
But at his place, Faucher does things the old-fashioned way with spouts and buckets hanging on century-old sugar maples throughout his 120-acre farm on Mont Rigaud, which is an official Quebec Heritage Site. That is part of the attraction for families, school groups and other groups who come not only to enjoy the traditional sugar shack brunch, but to tour the farm to see how things were done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
He says he will have to purchase extra maple syrup from a supplier in the Beauce region of eastern Quebec to supply his sugar shack, but that is not unusual. His operation is open all year, welcoming about 80,000 visitors from around the world, he said.
Sébastien Côté, who owns Érablière Côté et Fils in Roxton Pond in the Eastern Townships, said it’s been a pretty good year there. He has not tallied his production yet, but expects his farm got about 5.4 pounds (2.45 litres) of sap per tap this year, compared with 5.5 pounds (2.49 litres) per tap last year.
Quebec produces about 70 per cent of the global maple syrup yield each year. Last year, a banner season, saw Quebec produce more than 50 million litres of the product. The 7,500 maple syrup producers across the province generate about $600 million in business each year.


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Chrysler is recalling nearly 700,000 minivans and SUVs because of an ignition switch problem.
Toyota is recalling 650,000 more cars because of a problem with the airbags.
Scott is recalling its “Speedster Bicycles” because part of the steering mechanism can break, which poses a risk of falling.
GM CEO Mary Barra says 15 employees — many of them senior legal and engineering executives — have been forced out of the company
Lea Industries is recalling its bunk beds with bookcases because the beds can be assembled incorrectly.
Good weather and a strong Memorial Day weekend helped car buyers ignore reports of recalls, pushing car and truck sales up more than ten percent in May.
Ford is recalling one-point-three million vehicles because of problems with the power steering.
Several tons of hummus are being voluntarily recalled after listeria was found in one batch.
The recall is General Motors’ 29th this year, bringing the total number of recalled GM vehicles in the U.S. to around 13.8 million.
After the deaths of three women, the federal government is taking action regarding a safety hazard in the home.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Acting Administrator David Friedman are holding a press conference.
GM is on track to break the American automaker record for the most recalls in a single year, ever.
Ford is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles due to a software problem.
One day after the Department of Transportation refused to order GM to pull recalled vehicles off the road, the auto company has released a video showing tests they’ve done on the recalled vehicles.
General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 Saturn Aura midsize cars because the automatic transmission shift levers can show the wrong gear.


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China-US trade agreement will not affect European imports, experts say
Beijing. May 24. Silkroadnews - Trade agreement reached between China and the United States has caused concerns among some of China’s European trading partners, the Global Times reported.
China, striving to further open its market for foreign goods and services, offers abundant opportunities for all its trading partners selling competitive products, Chinese experts say.
After the announcement of a trade cease-fire by both China’s and US’s officials, which includes China’s promise to increase imports from the US, some European officials warned such a deal could hurt Europe.
The German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung reported that China’s promise to buy more American goods could mean a decline in demand for German products.
“The US and China risk entering an agreement at the expense of Europe if Europe is incapable of showing a firm hand,” said French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire.
Chantal Hughes, a spokesperson for the French Ministry for the Economy and Finance, said that though the ministry does not comment on the potential agreement between China and the US, it strongly recommends that any attempt to reduce the US trade deficit should be undertaken with “respect for international rules.”
According to Wang Jun, deputy director of the Department of Information at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, European officials react too sharply to the agreement.
There could be some impact, but there is no need to exaggerate, Wang said, noting that China’s plan to increase imports of agricultural and energy products from the US “has little impact” on European countries.
“China doesn’t buy much European pork or soybeans anyway.”
With regard to agricultural and energy products, South America and the Middle East could be affected in case China starts buying more of such products from the United States, Wang said.
The deal between China and the US does not mean that the Chinese market will be closed to other trading partners, the agency cited Chen Fengying, an expert at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.
“China’s demand for foreign goods is huge and still growing at a very fast pace, so the 'cake' is big enough to share,” Chen is quoted saying.
Experts noted, in recent years China has strengthened trade relations with many countries and regions, including the EU. Several free trade agreements have already been signed, and an agreement with the US will not change this trend.
“I think these countries need not worry about the deal between China and the US. They should instead focus on how to make their products and services more competitive,” Wang said.


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The pub giant said it had seen sales of its vegan main meals up another 14% year on year for the financial year so far, with growth propelled by the ‘Veganuary’ trend.
Greene King increased the number of dishes in its vegan range by 45% across its managed pub estate over the past year, joining other pub companies that have expanded their offer including JD Wetherspoon and BrewDog.
It made additions across its starters, mains and desserts menus, including a woodland mushroom pie to a Chinese veggie burger. Its fish-free fillets and chips was the best-seller in the vegan mains category, highlighting a growing trend for ‘seaganism’.
On the back of this success, the company said it had plans to grow its appeal to vegans and vegetarians in 2020.
A vegan pizza will be sold across more than 250 Hungry Horse pubs next month, which the group hopes will bring momentum to its sales in 2020.
Greene King chief commercial officer Phil Thomas said: “It’s no secret that across the sector we’re seeing an increase in demand for vegan dishes as more and more customers choose plant-based meals, but I think what is surprising is the rate of growth.
“There was a long-standing assumption that vegan food was generally unexciting but, because of the creativity and passion we’re putting into developing our plant-based dishes, we’re increasingly seeing traditional meat-eaters actually choosing a vegan option when dining out on the strength of the dish itself.
“There’s certainly the demand there for vegan food and as we further expand our menu to include new, exciting and innovative dishes, it would be safe to expect further category growth throughout Veganuary and beyond.”
Almost three quarters of households (74%) said they had reduced the amount of red meat they consume and more than a third of households have introduced one or more vegetarian days per week, according to Leatherhead Food Research.


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The adoption and use of connected tech continues to surge around the globe
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"The new Digital 2021 April Global Statshot Report - published in partnership between Hootsuite and We Are Social - reveals that more than 6 in 10 people on Earth now use the internet.
Internet users have grown by more than 330 million over the past year, reaching a total of more than 4.7 billion at the start of April 2021.
That's not the only big story in this quarter's report though; we also cover:..."
You can now run a full Kubernetes cluster with less than 600 Mb of RAM
"Canonical, the company behind popular Linux distro Ubuntu, recently released the latest version of MicroK8," reports Mayank Sharma in
"which enables the building of Kubernetes environments on the edge.
MicroK8s is Canonical's lightweight Kubernetes distro, which offers a quick and relatively simple way for people to spin Kubernetes clusters.
With the latest MicroK8s 1.21 release, Canonical has managed to further trim the memory footprint of the distro to enable users to deploy containers on resource-strapped edge devices, such as the Raspberry Pi..."
No question about it. Intel had to get a lot of moving pieces all meshing well to deliver the 'Ice Lake' Xeon SP server processors, which came out earlier this month and which have actually been shipping to a few dozen select customers since the end of 2020
Timothy Prickett Morgan
The Next Platform
, "Getting the 10 nanometer manufacturing processes finally working was key, of course, because it is the change in transistor sizes that allows for the increase in the core count that drives per-socket throughput and also allows for clock speeds to be increased a bit. Don't count out microarchitecture improvements, which as we have noted in our initial story about the Ice Lake launch were quite substantial.
Intel has been at work on the 'Sunny Cove' cores used in the Ice Lake Xeon SP processors for quite some time, which really needed that process shrink to 10 nanometers to be implemented to keep the four dies down to reasonable - and therefore profitable - sizes..."